By Suzanne Laurent business@seacoastonline.com
NEW CASTLE Dogs and coconuts? Seems like an unlikely combination, but four recent University of New Hampshire graduates developed a business making dog toys from coconut husks.
CocoChew LLC was launched last …

CONCORD – New Hampshire was told yesterday to “get in pace with the times.” The “existing system of government in New Hampshire is not adequate to your needs,” Robert F. Steadman of the Committee for Economic Development (CED) of Washington told the …

Coalition calls for lawmakers to back $4 million study By NHBR Staff
Published: February 21, 2018
'Business leaders from across New Hampshire are calling on our elected officials to take a closer look at the benefits passenger rail could provide,' …

The winter of 2017-2018 has been one of the coldest in recent memory, especially in the Northeast. Not surprisingly, homeowners and businesses are literally screaming about heating and electric bills that have gone through the roof. Making matters worse, …

“Our social safety net is, in general, the weakest of any of the Western industrialized countries because we have these kinds of views,” Mr. Rank said.
Different Paths
The Affordable Care Act was supposed to help, and did, but not for those who earn too …

“Our social safety net is, in general, the weakest of any of the Western industrialized countries because we have these kinds of views,” Mr. Rank said.
Different Paths
The Affordable Care Act was supposed to help, and did, but not for those who earn too …

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Trump administration is once again calling for the complete elimination of a heating assistance program that helps to keep the homes of low-income families warm. And once again, program supporters are vowing to fight it.
The …

“Our social safety net is, in general, the weakest of any of the Western industrialized countries because we have these kinds of views,” Mr. Rank said.
Different Paths
The Affordable Care Act was supposed to help, and did, but not for those who earn too …

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — It's 7:45 p.m. at the Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and the NBC crew that's preparing to broadcast the night's big event, one of the biggest events of the Olympics, has a problem.
They' …

Associated Press
PORTLAND, Maine
The Trump administration is again calling for the complete elimination of a heating assistance program that helps to keep the homes of low-income families warm. And once again, program supporters are vowing to fight it.
…

The Reason Foundation, an American libertarian think tank founded in 1978 and based in Los Angeles, California, releases a list of United States' best, worst, safest and most expensive State Highway System every year.
The National Highway System (NHS …

PORTLAND, Maine -- President Donald Trump's administration is once again calling for the complete elimination of a heating assistance program that helps keep the homes of low-income families warm. And once again, program supporters are vowing to fight …

FILE – In this Jan. 2, 2008, file photo, heating oil is delivered to a home in Barre, Vt. The Trump administration is once again in 2018 calling for the complete elimination of low-income heating assistance, using the same arguments from the previous year …

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Trump administration is once again calling for the complete elimination of a heating assistance program that helps to keep the homes of low-income families warm. And once again, program supporters are vowing to fight it.
The …

The Trump administration is once again calling for the complete elimination of a heating assistance program that helps to keep the homes of low-income families warm. And once again, program supporters are vowing to fight it.
The administration is using …

Rockland — The idea of working outside all day on a cold Saturday in February may not sound very appealing, especially when you are not being paid, but one group of area volunteers finds it very rewarding.
A team of Midcoast area helpers packed …

The administration is saying it's rife with fraud and that no one would be left freezing if the program goes away
The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Maine — The Trump administration is once again calling for the complete elimination of a heating …

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss the Company’s results for the fourth quarter of 2017 on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. …

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trican Well Service Ltd. (TSX:TCW) (“Trican” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its annual results for 2017. The following news release should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion …

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MONACO, Feb. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (“Navios Partners”) (NYSE:NMM), an international owner and operator of container and dry bulk vessels, announced today that it has closed the previously announced offering of …

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Feb. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) announces Saia LTL Freight is set to open two additional terminals.
On Feb. 26, Saia LTL Freight will open a terminal in Fort Worth, Texas, bringing the total number of …

$463.0 million revenue for 2017; $128.5 million for Q4 2017
$50.8 million net cash from operating activities for 2017; $14.4 million for Q4 2017
$126.8 million Adjusted EBITDA for 2017; $46.7 million Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2017
$134.2 million cash as of …

VONORE, Tenn., Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MasterCraft Boat Company (NASDAQ:MCFT) continues its leadership accolades in the towboat category with a prestigious innovation award for its most advanced towboat to date, the 2018 XStar. Just announced at …

LONDON, Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL), a containership charter owner, today announced that it has agreed to an extension of its charter with OOCL for the OOCL Qingdao, a 2004-built, 8,063 TEU containership. The …

LONDON, Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL), a containership charter owner, announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss the Company’s results for the fourth quarter and full year 2017 on Monday, March 5, …

Fourth quarter revenue before fuel surcharge from continuing operations up 2%, to $1.06 billion
Net income from continuing operations of $120.2 million in the fourth quarter
Adjusted net income from continuing operations1 up 8% to $54.6 million, or $0.60 …

OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hub Group (Nasdaq:HUBG), a multi-modal transportation solutions provider, announced today it will partner with the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance (BiTA).
Since its inception in 2017, BiTA has …

OKOTOKS, Alberta, Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX:MTL) The Board of Directors of Mullen Group Ltd. ("Mullen Group" and/or the "Corporation") announced today that it has declared a monthly dividend of $0.05 per Common Share …

Shipping, Storage & Logistics Events & Conferences

Event: EDX 21-22 March 2018
Day 1 - 21 March 2018: 09:00-17:00
Day 2 - 22 March 2018: 09:00-16:00
Website: www.edeliveryexpo.com
Email: info@internetretailingevents.com
Twitter: @eDeliveryexpo
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7384 7802
EDX is Europe’s only dedicated fulfilment event covering (S.O.L.D) – Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics and Delivery for multichannel retail.
Now in its 4th year EDX will unveil what the future has in store for fulfilment and how to navigate the challenging times ahead.
EDX will immerse you in 2 days of inspiration, learning and networking with 5000+ multichannel retail professionals, looking for practical solutions to challenges ranging from click & collect and last mile to warehouse automation and robots.
Co-located with the award-...

StocExpo Middle East Africa (formerly Tank World Expo) returns to Dubai on the 17th & 18th of April for the biggest and most exciting show to date. Oil & gas professionals from across the Middle East and African regions will be coming together in one of the world's key oil trading hubs, to do business and network with industry peers.

Event A: Energy Storage
http://www.infocusinternational.com/energystorage
Date & Location:
7 – 9 May 2018, Singapore
“Mastering the technology solutions, business considerations and competitive environments of the booming electricity storage market.”
Overview
This training course provides a comprehensive, business-focused summary of the electricity storage market. It covers the variety of competing storage technologies and describes the wide variety of problems they can address, at a wide range of deployment sizes and timescales. It also considers alternatives to storage and barriers to its market growth, making it essential for those seeking to evaluate risks as well as opportunities. You will leave with a clear understanding of why and where storage markets are ...

The Future of Transportation is a study and conference on the subject of What Next. Cover transportation and mobility from all angles including automotive, rail, urban air mobility, autonomous vehicles, and Mobility as a Service. One of our core themes is ‘Getting Transport Off the Ground’, where we will examine how quickly personal airborne transportation systems will become viable mass transportation.
The futuristic vision of skyscrapers surrounded by airborne transport for mass commuting could be just a few years away, but are the world’s governments and existing transport providers and operators sizing themselves up for the change?
The Future of Transportation World Conference will brings together world transportation leaders from automotive manufacturers and their suppliers, ...

Established as a leading international trade fair for the coach and bus industry, Euro Bus Expo returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 30 October - 1 November 2018.
Supported by show partner, Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), the free-to-attend show is expected to connect with over 9,000 key industry buyers and decision makers with 300 sector leading exhibitors. Industry insiders can expect to have their fingers firmly on the passenger transport pulse at Euro Bus Expo 2018 offering everything from the latest vehicles, accessories and workshop equipment, to IT solutions, legislation updates, and essential business services for the international market.
The Master Class Theatre will return again with seminars and keynotes from leading industry figures where you will gain in-depth ...

Now in its 8th year The World Rail Festival continues to grow and attract a large audience of rail, bus and urban operators, disruptors and transport thought leaders from around the world.
The event brings international rail executives together to discuss the digitisation of the rail business model, how commercial growth can be achieved and how rail could prepare to meet the demands of the travel ecosystem of the future.
The event continues to grow and attract an increasing number of global rail operators, disruptors and start-ups.
In 2018 we will continue to make sure the latest technologies, disruptors and leading thinkers are represented at the event.
New focuses in 2018 will be incorporating urban transport providers and government owners as well as long distance bus ...